Ayuh, Last Big’n!

June 23, 2013

Last big ride here in the Pyrenees before jetting off back home and then onto Corsica. And by jetting I mean driving. A car. Back to Girona. Tomorrow.

Hot diggity, it was a beauty of a day here today. You see, while nearly every European pro is stressfully racing their national championships this weekend, I was blessed with a block of time to train at the place of my choosing, at the pace of my choosing. So today was exquisite in the bike riding department and similarly this entire week has been just what I needed. It was a perfect, head clearing chunk of time to prepare for Le Tour. Or The Tour as I say since I don’t speak French. Holy moly I’m psyched! Oooookay, down to business. Here’s a photo from today:

And now let’s jump to the category of random news of late:

–I enjoyed this article and am loving the corresponding website. It’s like my own personal coffee shop ambiance right here with me to go along with my hot water maker and AeroPress. Dang, I’m so hip. Listening to it now, which is why this entry is so creative.

–I also saw a cow on my ride today. I swear he was looking at me and we were totally engaged in conversation just seconds earlier. But then I got my camera out and he immediately became camera shy. I wonder if he’s going to tell his buds that he’s now on the internet.

–Oh, naturally if you haven’t done so already, you’re going to want to spend about two minutes and twenty-four dollars here for the following reasons: 1) King of Style approved. It’s exceedingly stylish, bordering on dangerously stylish. Prepare to fend of t-shirt fans with a blunt object. 2) It’s made of extremely soft and absurdly comfortable fabric. 3) Profits go to the Krempels Center. Look, you’re winning x 3! If all life decisions were this gratifying, we would call this planet Eden.

Jay Dunbar

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I was hoping my cousin’s wedding would coincide with the Krempel’s ride, but they are a week apart. She may have even gone to school with you, she says. Best of luck at The Tour, we’ll be rooting you on Stateside!

DDDDirk-Jan

Well, I managed to not read your posts for a while to find out only today you will be starting the TdF. That’s great and I want to add my congratulations to all that have come before. Good luck pulling for Peter and I hope you can sneak into a nice breakaway or two so you may go for personal success. Have a great three weeks in France!!

miko vino

Can you do a piece on what exactly you eat on a regular day at the Tour? I know you eat a load of pasta, but how is it prepared? I’m sure it is nothing like how we prep it at home. Again, good luck on the Tour! Wifey and I will be rooting for the lime green team?